Tamil Nadu budget 2025 - 2026 (Part – 01)

Tamil Nadu budget 2025 - 2026 (Part – 01)

(இதன் தமிழ் வடிவத்திற்கு இங்கே சொடுக்கவும்)

• TAMIL NADU BUDGET
• The Tamil Nadu Budget 2025-26 presented in the assembly by finance minister Thangam Thennarasu.

• TAMIL NADU ECONOMY
• Fiscal Deficit: Tamil Nadu’s fiscal deficit for FY 2024-25 was dropped to 3.26% in revised estimates from 3.44%.
• The outstanding borrowing for Tamil Nadu in the Budget 2025 is projected to be ₹9,29,959 crore.

• THE STATE’S REVENUE
• Revenue Projections: The Government projects its revenue receipts at ₹3,31,569 crore in 2025-26.
• Source of Revenue: 75.3% of revenue comes from the state's own sources, and 24.7% from the share in Central taxes and grants-in-aid from the Union Government.

• STATE’S OWN TAX REVENUE
• Tax Revenue Growth: The revenue from the state’s own taxes is estimated to increase by 14.6% in 2025-26.

• THE STATE’S EXPENDITURE
• Total Expenditure: The total expenditure is projected to be ₹4,39,293 crore in 2025-26, an increase of 9.95% over 2024-25.
• REVENUE EXPENDITURE
• Welfare Spending: A major portion of the expenditure will be dedicated to various welfare schemes for the poor and vulnerable.

• CAPITAL EXPENDITURE
• Capital Investment: The capital expenditure in 2025-26 is projected at ₹57,231 crore, an increase of 22.4% over 2024-25.

• REVENUE DEFICIT
• Deficit Projections: The revenue deficit is estimated at ₹46,467 crore in 2024-25 and ₹41,635 crore in 2025-26.

• FISCAL DEFICIT
• Deficit as Percentage of GSDP: The fiscal deficit is 3.26% in 2024-25 and is projected to reduce to 3.00% in 2025-26.
• Tamil Nadu's GST growth has consistently outpaced the national average, reflecting the state's robust economic performance and efficient tax administration.

• HIGHLIGHTS FOR BUDGET ESTIMATES 2025-26
• Tamil Development
• Translation of Vanpughazh Valluvam: ₹133 lakh allocated for translating and spreading the fame of Vanpughazh Valluvam globally, with 100 books translated annually and 500 books in five years.
• Digitization of Tamil Manuscripts: ₹2 crore allocated for the digitization of ancient Tamil palm-leaf manuscripts and rare publications.
• Tamil Classes for NRIs: ₹10 crore allocated for Tamil language and folk arts classes for Non-Resident Tamils’ Welfare Board.
• World Tamil Olympiad: Annual World Tamil Olympiad competition to spread classical Tamil culture.

• Agaram – Museum of Languages: ‘Agaram – Museum of Languages’ is to be established at Madurai World Tamil Sangam campus to educate about the continuity of Tamil.
• CULTURE
• Kodumanal Excavations Museum: ‘Noyyal Museum’ to be established in the Erode district at ₹22 crore to focus on Kodumanal excavations.
• Pandya Maritime Trade Museum: ‘Naavaai Museum’ is to be established in Ramanathapuram district at ₹21 crore to highlight the maritime trade excellence of the Pandyas.
• Indus Valley Cultural Gallery: ‘Indus Valley Cultural Gallery’ is to be established at Egmore Museum in Chennai to commemorate the centenary of the Indus Valley Civilization discovery.
• Traditional Architectural Gallery: ₹40 crore allocated for a traditional architectural gallery within the museum complex.

• The Tamil Nadu State Department of Archaeology plans to conduct deep-sea excavations along the coast.
• Excavations will take place at eight locations:
• Keezhadi (Sivagangai district)
• Pattanamarudur (Thoothukudi district)
• Karivalamvanthanallur (Tenkasi district)
• Nagapattinam
• Manikkollai (Cuddalore district)
• Adhichanur (Kallakurichi district)
• Vellalur (Coimbatore district)
• Thelunganur (Salem district)
• Rural Development
• Kalaignar Kanavu Illam Scheme: ₹3,500 crore allocated for the construction of 1 lakh houses under the Kalaignar Kanavu Illam scheme in 2025-26.
• MUNICIPAL ADMINISTRATION
• Kalaignar Nagarpura Mempattu Thittam
• Works worth ₹4,132 crore have been undertaken under the scheme in the last four years.
• ₹2,000 crore allocated in 2025-26 to complete the works sanctioned under this scheme.
• Flyover Projects
• Flyover connecting Velachery Bypass Road to Guru Nanak College Junction (3 km) at ₹310 crore.
• The Railway flyover at Korukkupet is to be developed by Greater Chennai Corporation in collaboration with the Ministry of Railways at ₹70 crore.
• Integrated Solid Waste Management
• A Bio CNG plant, composting plant, Automatic Material Recovery Facility, and 21 MW electricity generation from solid waste at the Kodungaiyur dump yard at a life-cycle cost of ₹3,450 crore.
• A Waste-to-Energy Plant to be set up in Tambaram Corporation with a processing capacity of 1,500 tons of non-recyclable solid waste, generating 15 - 18 MW of electricity.
• Riverside Development
• Riverside development works, including sewage treatment plants, footpaths, street lights, modern toilets, children's parks, etc., to be started in Trichy, Madurai, Erode, Coimbatore, and Tirunelveli Corporations at ₹400 crore in 2025-26.
• BALANCED GROWTH
• New City Development
• A new city will be developed near Chennai, covering 2,000 acres.
• Global City Project
• Phase 1 of the ‘Global City’ project, offering world-class facilities, will be commenced by TIDCO soon.

• WOMEN WELFARE
• Formation of Self-Help Groups (SHGs)
• 10,000 new SHGs will be formed to include women from marginalized sections.
• Target of ₹37,000 crore in bank loans for SHGs in 2025-26.
• Thozhi Working Women's Hostels
• Construction of working women’s hostels in 10 places, including Kanchipuram, Erode, Karur, and Ranipet, at ₹77 crore, benefiting 800 women.

• Welfare for Third Gender
• Monthly scholarship of ₹1,000 for third gender students pursuing higher education under the Puthumai Penn and Tamizh Pudhalvan Scheme.
• Training for transgenders to join Home Guard Force for tasks like traffic management and crowd control.
• WELFARE OF SENIOR CITIZENS
• Anbucholai Centres
• 25 'Anbucholai' centres will be established in Municipal Corporations with an allocation of ₹10 crore to ensure the well-being of senior citizens.

• CHILD WELFARE
• Chief Minister’s Breakfast Scheme
• Expansion of the Chief Minister’s Breakfast Scheme to include Government-aided schools in urban areas, benefiting 3.14 lakh students in 2025-26.
• Anganwadi Centres
• Construction of new buildings for 500 Anganwadi Centres currently operating in rented premises, with an estimated cost of ₹83 crore.
• SCHOOL EDUCATION
• The State government has allocated funds from its exchequer to compensate for ₹2,152 crore due from the Centre under the Samagra Shiksha scheme.
• Naan Mudhalvan-Kalloori Kanavu
• Awareness programs on scholarship opportunities for graduation courses will be introduced in 500 Government schools across 388 panchayat unions.

• Upgradation of High Schools
• 14 high schools in remote areas will be upgraded to higher secondary schools.
• New Libraries
• New libraries with 1 lakh books and conference hall facilities to be established in Salem, Cuddalore, and Tirunelveli.
• HIGHER EDUCATION
• Industry-Academia Partnership
• ₹25 crore allocated for setting up the Industrial Research and Innovation Fund to support Industry-Academia partnerships.
• Perunthalaivar Kamarajar College Development Scheme
• Development of infrastructure, including smart classrooms, modern laboratories, and e-libraries in Government colleges and Anna University-affiliated colleges with an estimated cost of ₹300 crore.
• Chennai Science Centre
• Establishment of a state-of-the-art Chennai Science Centre in collaboration with the Singapore Science Centre.
• Basic Sciences and Mathematics Research Centres
• ₹100 crore allocated for establishing two Basic Sciences and Mathematics Research Centres in Chennai and Coimbatore, in collaboration with IISc and TIFR.

• Earned leave (EL) surrender system
• The earned leave (EL) surrender system will be restored for government employees and teachers.
• Employees can encash their EL by surrendering up to 15 days of leave.
• This system will be effective from April 1, 2026.
• NAAN MUDALVAN
• Scholarships and Loans
• ₹10 crore allocated for scholarships for postgraduate and research studies at prestigious foreign universities.
• ₹2,500 crore in educational loans for 1 lakh college students in 2025-26.
• YOUTH WELFARE AND SPORTS
• Chess in School Curriculum
• Physical education curriculum will include chess to nurture future champions.

• Mount Everest Incentives
• ₹10 lakh incentive for male and female athletes from Tamil Nadu who successfully scale Mount Everest.
• LABOUR WELFARE
• New Industrial Training Institutes (ITIs)
• New ITIs will be established in ten locations, including Thisayanvilai, Embal, and Salavakkam, at an investment of ₹152 crore, benefiting 1,308 students annually.

• Platform-Based Gig Workers Welfare
• A ₹20,000 subsidy will be provided to 2,000 internet-based service workers for purchasing new electric vehicles (e-scooters).
• A group insurance scheme will be introduced for gig workers to cover accidental death and disability.

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